Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers Word Problems

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is the first step in subtracting mixed numbers?

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The first step is to subtract the whole numbers, then subtract the fractions.

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What do you do if the fraction in a subtraction problem is smaller than the fraction being subtracted?

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You need to borrow 1 from the whole number, converting it into an equivalent fraction.

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What is the sum of 1 5/6 and 1 3/6?

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The sum is 3 2/6, which simplifies to 3 1/3.

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What is the total hours worked if Shawn worked 3 5/6 hours and 4 1/6 hours?

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Shawn worked a total of 8 hours.

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How do you check if an equation with mixed numbers is true or false?

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Convert all mixed numbers to improper fractions, perform the operations, and compare the results.

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What is 10 2/5 + 5 1/5?

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The result is 15 3/10, which is false for the equation 10 2/5 + 5 1/5 = 15 3/10.

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What is the result of 5 3/8 + 3 5/8?

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The result is 9, which makes the equation true.

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What is 7 2/5 - 3 4/5?

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The result is 3 3/5.